Hawaii Medicare
If you are living in Hawaii and are looking for helpful information about the numerous Hawaii Medicare plans available, or if you need help choosing a Hawaii Medicare plan—you’re in the right place.
At GoMedicare.com, consumers can get information about the Hawaiian Medicare Advantage insurance companies in Hawaii. Individuals can also find information about Hawaii Medicare assistance programs.
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Hawaii Medicare Facts
There are more than 44 million people in the United States enrolled in a Medicare program. Of the 44 million enrolled in Medicare around 20 percent of those are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage program, which administers Medicare benefits through private insurance companies. About a quarter of all Medicare beneficiaries have some form of extra prescription coverage through Medicare Part D.
Here are some recent Hawaii Medicare statistics:
- Over 193,000 people are enrolled in Medicare altogether (About 15 percent of Hawaii’s population)
- Over 75,000 are enrolled in a Hawaii Medicare Advantage
- Over 195,000 individuals have Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
- More than $1,000 is spent per total Hawaii Medicare enrolled residence
- More than $5,708 is spent per Hawaii Medicare enrollee
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Hawaii Medicare Assistance Programs
Hawaii also offers various Medicare Assistance programs that can help low-income Hawaiian residents with their Medicare expenses such as copayments and deductibles, not to mention prescription drug costs. For example, the Medicaid program is a state funded program that will help cover the health care costs and related expenses if the Medicare enrollee qualifies for coverage.
Hawaii’s SAGE Plus Program is the local SHIP program, which offers Hawaii residents counseling and education about the various Medicare plans in Hawaii and offers help in choosing the right Medicare plan for their needs.
Hawaii offers various Medicare Saving Plans, which can also help cover out-of-pocket expenses. The Participating Patient Assistance Programs can also help with all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by low-income Hawaii Medicare enrollees.
Hawaii Medicare Contact Information
For more information about Hawaii Medicare coverage or Hawaiian Medicare assistance programs contact any one of the following resources:
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- 7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21244-1850
1-800-Medicare - SAGE Plus Hawaii Executive Office on Aging
- 1-888-875-9229
1-866-810-4379 - Hawaii Quest for Adults
- 1-(800) 882-4608
References
- Kaiser State Health Facts - Individual State Profiles. Retrieved September 17, 2010.